as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
deck the halls with boughs of holly
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Recent Examples of deck
Julia Coin
updated July 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2025
Why the deck is stacked against Mayer News of Mayer’s presidential bid will be welcomed through the F1 paddock.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 5 July 2025
Toni Sutton, People.com, 29 May 2025
On Monday, Paul decked Uso with his huge right hand and left the scene looking victorious.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Noun
Passersby were few, and drivers trying to enter the deck slowed to peer at the eight patrol cars and dozens of officers before circling around the block.
—Julia Coin
updated July 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2025
Why the deck is stacked against Mayer News of Mayer’s presidential bid will be welcomed through the F1 paddock.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 5 July 2025
Verb
Unique Loom Outdoor Runner Rug Enhance your narrow balcony, porch, or deck with this runner that can complement multiple types of décor thanks to its minimalist design.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 29 May 2025
On Monday, Paul decked Uso with his huge right hand and left the scene looking victorious.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deck
Noun
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First and foremost, there’s the balcony, which extends across most of the bottom floor and has riverfront views.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
3 July 2025
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Large cabins all have balconies, and over-the-top ocean residences (suites) have outdoor whirlpools.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Amazon Basics Fluted Ceramic Round Planter This early Prime Day deal is perfect for decorating your outdoor table with lush greenery and flowers.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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His striking work, Protest, depicts the bloodshed of Sri Lanka’s long civil war, using books that are charred or rendered illegible, often decorated with symbolic or figurative objects, like toy-soldier figurines marching across a soiled page.—
Thessaly La Force,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2025
Noun
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For parents looking to teach kids about local wildlife, or seniors enjoying the rhythms of nature from the porch, Beako™ offers a lens through which to see the world a little more clearly.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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Visibly so, too — the building’s exterior is surrounded by scaffolding as work is underway to outfit the front porch with new columns and restored decorative elements.—
Austin Hornbostel,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Roth will spend the next week rehearsing, but has arrived at our meeting dressed très chic in a Dries Van Noten ivory top with sculptural pleating, a black straight skirt and pointed heels from Saint Laurent, and a small bag adorned with a Claude Lalanne bronze flower.—
Amy Verner,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The pop-up, located on the ground floor, will offer several customization services, where clients can choose to have accessories adorned with lucky symbols such as stars, bees and shamrocks.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Its rooftop terrace has a cocktail bar, menu, plunge pool and panoramic views of the city.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Modules can be arranged in creative formations, linked by decks, terraces or open pathways, making every Birdhouse unique to its setting.—
Adam Williams
July 04,
New Atlas,
4 July 2025
Verb
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The soft, lightweight fabric is breathable and can offer a layer of sun protection when draped over your shoulders at the beach—or even double as a blanket for an impromptu picnic by the shore.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Lena Dunham is sitting in bed, draped in a pink tulle gown fit for a princess, reading a book about torture.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Some might have trimmed guest lists — not for space, but to cut the grocery bill.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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The hue of your walls, trim, and ceiling can either clash or complement your upholstery, drapery, and art.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
2 July 2025
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“Deck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deck. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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